Squeak Squad

A gang of mouse thieves wandering through the universe

A gang of mouse thieves roaming the universe in search of treasure, characters who fight with Kirby but sometimes cooperate.

Trivia

  • The Squeak Squad's name was initially called 'Dorochu~ Squad' in early development, but was changed considering the impression for the target age group.
  • Squeak Squad members turn red when stunned, stop flinching from attacks, and gain increased speed.
  • Doc is an inventor who pilots various mechs to battle within Popstar.
  • Spin is a flagship mouse character in the Kirby series, fast with shuriken attacks.
  • Storo is the largest in build, specializing in hammer and jump crushing attacks.
  • Squeaks are minion enemies that revive repeatedly, with types that throw bombs.

Alternate names

Drotech Band Dorocche Dan

Tags

Profile

Species
Mouse

Appearance

Overall appearance
A thief gang in the shape of mice, with each member having distinct features. Spin is characterized by sunglasses and a red scarf. Doc operates mechs, Storo is a giant who uses a hammer. Squeaks are small with types that throw bombs.
Distinguishing features
  • Spin: Sunglasses
  • Spin: Red scarf
  • Storo: Giant body and buckteeth
  • Doc: Mech operator
  • Squeak: Yellow, green, and blue types
Iconic items
  • Large treasure chest
  • Bomb
  • Triple Star
  • Special machines (UFO, Mecha Kracko, Yadogain, etc.)
  • Hammer
  • Shuriken
  • Jump attack

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cunning
Detailed personality
They pursue treasure and attack Kirby to achieve their goals, but will cooperate depending on the situation. Each member has unique traits, combat abilities, and action patterns. When stunned, their bodies turn red and their behavior changes.
Keywords
  • Cunning
  • Aggressive
  • Cooperative (occasionally)
  • Tenacious
  • Powerful (Storo)
  • Inventor (Doc)
Talents
  • Swift evasion maneuvers (Spin)
  • Machine operation skills (Doc)
  • High stamina and power (Storo)
  • Bomb throwing
  • Teleportation (Daroach)
Skills
  • Shuriken throwing
  • Hammer attacks
  • Coordinated battles
  • Treasure chest robbery
  • Mechanical weapon piloting
Motivation
To discover and obtain the treasure concealing great power.
Habits
When stunned, their body color turns red, entering a special invincible high-speed movement state.
Favorite foods
Shortcake

History

Backstory
The Squeak Squad is a gang of mouse thieves roaming the universe, targeting a treasure said to possess great power. They arrive at Popstar, steal Kirby's shortcake, and thus begin clashing with Kirby.
Debut date
November 2, 2006
Work title
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Media type
Game

Treasure chest heist and encounter with Kirby

Significant event
Treasure chest heist and encounter with Kirby
Description
They steal Kirby's snack, the shortcake, leading to opposition with Kirby in the struggle over it.

Battle in the underground world

Significant event
Battle in the underground world
Description
Lost together with Kirby in the underground world 'Navel of the World,' it develops into an adventure.

Appearance as Dark Daroach

Significant event
Appearance as Dark Daroach
Description
Dark Zero possesses Daroach, becoming Dark Daroach and confronting Kirby.

Relationships

Kirby

Rival

Squeak Squad steals snacks and fights Kirby, but cooperates depending on the situation; a complex relationship.

Squeak Squad

Squeak Squad: leader

Media appearances

Kirby: Squeak Squad

Game / Supporting

2006 Nintendo DS

Kirby: Squeak Squad (Wii U Virtual Console)

Game / Supporting

2015

Voice cast and creators

Nintendo Planning & Development Department

Creator name
Nintendo Planning & Development Department
Role
Original author

HAL Laboratory

Creator name
HAL Laboratory
Role
Animation studio

Flagship

Creator name
Flagship
Role
Animation studio

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Licensee

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